Sentencing

Mother of First-Grader Who Shot Teacher Receives 2-Year Prison Sentence

The child shot Abby Zwerner with a 9 mm handgun at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News on Jan. 6.
12/17/2023

Why Two Black Men in Va. Were Sentenced To Life After Being Found Not Guilty For Killing A White Police Officer

Terrence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne have been incarcerated for over two decades. Their attorney is asking Biden to grant them clemency.
03/23/2023

Buffalo Shooter Sentenced: ‘You Will Never See The Light Of Day Again’

Payton Gendron was sentenced to life in prison for killing ten people, who he targeted because they were Black.
02/15/2023

Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Eric Holder Has Sentencing Postponed

The new date is set for November 3.
09/21/2022
A group of lowa prisoners say their rights are being infringed because of a ban.

Pregnant Black Activist To Have Prison Sentencing Reconsidered

Brittany Martin’s pregnancy is increasing concerns about her health during incarceration, as she is due in November.
09/05/2022

BREAKING: R. Kelly Sentenced To 30 Years For Racketeering and Sex Trafficking

After a fall from the heights of fame, the disgraced R&B singer will serve a lengthy term for his crimes
06/29/2022

North Carolina Man Sentenced To Death For Killing His Teenage Daughter In Gruesome Murder Case

Prosecutors said Zaria Burgess, 15, was sexually tortured for 22 hours before her father took her life.
06/07/2022

Mac Miller Drug Dealer Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison

Stephen Walter pleaded guilty to distributing the fentanyl that resulted in the death of the Grammy-nominated artist back in Sept. 2018.
05/17/2022

Mac Miller Drug Dealer Sentenced To Nearly 11 Years In Prison

Ryan Michael Reavis was sentenced to more than what probation officials recommended but less than what prosecutors were seeking.
04/19/2022

BREAKING NEWS: Jussie Smollett Sentenced For 150 Days In Jail For Hoax Conviction

The actor continues to maintain his innocence and said he is “not suicidal” in reaction to sentence.
03/10/2022